CHARITY AUCTION
On 1st December 2010, London's Cadogan Hall played host to a star-studded night of classical music, comedy and fundraising, all in aid of the Lenny Trusler Children's Foundation. In his special role of auctioneer, Michael McIntyre inspired audience members at the gala evening to bid an impressive total of nearly £12,000 in order to raise money for the purchase of a life-saving new incubator at the Whittington Hospital.
Here are the auction items for you to view.
7 NIGHTS IN A SPECTACULAR VILLA IN CANNESLa Chansonniere is a beautiful 1930's villa situated in a superb position in central Cannes, 2 minutes from Rue d'Antibes and 4 minutes from la Croisette. On entering the villa the marble floor, leading to the sweeping staircase with its high stained glass windows as a backdrop, confirms the spacious elegance that is the hallmark of this unique home. Totally renovated and furnished to a high standard the ten en-suite bedrooms are bright and comfortable and provide excellent accommodation for 16. The excellent kitchen facilities provide visitors with the scope to enjoy great meals in the spacious dining and living areas. The ground floor gives access to the terraces, swimming pool and garden.
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SOLD.
AN ORIGINAL MINIATURE BY SIR PETER MAXWELL DAVISAn original miniature piece by one of the foremost composers of our time, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Composed especially for this event, the piece will be written out and signed by the composer.
Go to Sir Peter Maxwell Davies's website
SOLD.
TICKETS TO THE X FACTOR SEMIFINALSTwo tickets to the live semifinal of the X Factor on 4 December 2010.
Go to the X Factor website
SOLD.
TICKETS TO THE OPERATwo of the best seats for the English National Opera's performance of La Boheme in January and a photo of the set signed by Jonathan Miller.
Go to the ENO's website
SOLD.
SIGNED ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB PENNANTAn Arsenal Football Club official pennant, signed by the team and donated especially for our auction. Featuring the official Arsenal club crest, this pennant is a must for all Gooners.
www.arsenal.com
SOLD.
LITHOGRAPH BY EMILIO VEDOVAFramed lithograph by Italian modernist painter Emilio Vedova, considered one of the most important to emerge in his country's artistic scene after World War II.
SOLD.
TEA AT GIPSY HOUSEA visit to the Roald Dahl museum, and tea at the author's famous home nearby. In the garden of the house stands Dahl's writing hut, in which he wrote many of his most well-loved stories.
SOLD.
SIGNED CRICKET SHIRT FROM KEVIN PIETERSENUnmissable for cricket lovers: Kevin Pietersen, former England captain and the fastest batsman to achieve 5,000 test runs, is donating a signed shirt for the auction!
www.kevinpietersen.com
SOLD.
LIFETIME VIP MEMBERSHIP AT THE WELLINGTON CLUB, KNIGHTSBRIDGEA life membership for four people to the Wellington Club, Knightsbridge. To include a welcome meal including wine for all four. Normal price of membership is £500 per year.
Taken over and completely renovated by Jake Panayiotou, this club is the new Met Bar in terms of late-night hanging out for the A and B list celebrities wanting to have fun. The restaurant boasts a historical hand-carved ceiling, mushroom leather chairs and wooden dining tables. Damian Hirst has donated a large amount of paintings for the lounge bar and DJ Pete Tong designed the sound system.
www.thewelly.com
SOLD.
SIGNED DRUM STICKS FROM QUEEN DRUMMER ROGER TAYLORLegendary Queen drummer Roger Taylor has donated a pair of signed drumsticks to this auction!
SOLD.
RACHEL STEVENS'S STRICTLY COME DANCING SHOESSigned shoes donated by Rachel Stevens, which she wore in the Strictly Come Dancing Finals.
Performing every week to an audience of millions on BBC1's flagship show, Strictly Come Dancing, Rachel and her dance partner Vincent Simone wowed audiences with their dancing skills, who, in return voted in droves to earn her a place in the final. Rachel was a natural, breaking 3 Strictly records including the highest ever Tango score and first perfect Foxtrot score.
www.rachelstevensofficial.com
SOLD.